Thanksgiving Leftover BowlWondering what to do with all the leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast? This is a real family favorite, kind of a home version of KFC's mashed potato bowls.
Make Your Own Seasoned Bread for StuffingWith the high price of seasoned bread for stuffing ($2.50 on sale), try making your own. Bake a basic white loaf of bread in bread machine, but add 2 Tbsp. sage and 1 Tbsp. onion flakes or powder.
Leftover Turkey IdeasOf course you should use the turkey carcass to make turkey broth for future use but here are some more ideas using your own favorite year round standard recipes, simply by substituting the beef, pork, chicken and even tuna with leftover turkey.
Leftover Cranberry Sauce with OatmealIf you have leftover cranberry sauce, mix it in your oatmeal for a yummy breakfast! You can add raisins too. Just put in a dollop of cranberry sauce before you cook the oatmeal and stir it together when it's done.
Turkey Breakfast HashFor turkey leftovers, make a breakfast hash. Pan fry your leftover mashed potatoes in butter (or if you have whole potatoes, slice thin or dice small.) In a separate pan, saute sliced onions, peppers, mushrooms, whatever you have on hand.
Sparkling Cranberry JuiceHere's a nice beverage for holiday meals and easy to make. All you do is add two ounces of plain sparkling water for each 8 ounces of cranberry juice. Serve in wine or champagne glasses over crushed ice for a pretty presentation.
Add Pumpkin to Turkey SoupIf you are planning on making soup with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving, here's a tip for adding a little extra nutrition for your family.
Using Leftover Turkey in Green Bean CasseroleTo use up every bit of your turkey, put it in your green bean casserole! I freeze the leftover turkey, both cut up and those bits left on the bone, wait a week after Thanksgiving, and make a new casserole with the turkey in it!
Thanksgiving PizzaLeft overs from Thanksgiving? Make Thanksgiving Pizza.
Season Holiday Cooking With Fresh HerbsIf you're looking to enliven your holiday staples, skip the recipe overhaul and think minor tweaks with greenery.
Thanksgiving CupcakesMy daughter made these cupcakes for Thanksgiving. Took a long time but it was worth it. Tip: color only a small amount of icing at a time.
Season Your Turkey Before You Roast ItIf you have time, try seasoning your turkey and then returning it to the fridge for 2 or 3 hours before beginning to roast it...
Preparing an Unstuffed TurkeyFor those of you that's like me and don't like a stuffed turkey, here's a easy recipe for cooking an unstuffed turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner...
Frugal Turkey EnchiladasI decided to use up the last of a turkey that I had in the freezer by making enchiladas. I was appalled to find that the enchilada sauce was well over $2.50 a can.
Making Turkey GravyNo last minute fixing the gravy if you are cooking a whole turkey. Make stock from turkey necks and giblets, then use the Tone's Turkey Gravy Mix, restaurant size container purchased at Sam's Club, use the turkey stock instead of water.
Saving Holiday Bird Broth - Freezing Turkey BrothThe holiday bird always left me with plenty of leftover broth. I use the dixie drink cups, little kid size, to save it in smaller batches. I fill the cups, cover and sit them on a cookie sheet in the freezer till frozen.
Using up Leftover StuffingSlice leftover stuffing and warm on stove or microwave. Serve fried eggs over it (or next to it) for breakfast or a quick lunch or dinner. Can also be served next to scrambled eggs.
Cathy
Cranberry BuyingBuy cranberries early in the season and put them straight into the freezer. The closer you get to the holidays the more expensive they get. Frozen cranberries can be used just like fresh in all recipes.
By Linda
